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CULTURE OF HEALING INC

ELIZAVILLE, NY · EIN 883709071 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE E99 · Health Care · Micro (<$100K) · acultureofhealing.org
revenue
$71K
expenses
$72K
net assets
$-1K
employees
mission · from form 990

CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL SCIENTIFIC

profile · synthesized from sources

CULTURE OF HEALING INC is a nonprofit organization based in New York that works to foster cultural transformation through media, art, and events centered on healing and emotional connection. Founded by David Sauvage, the organization promotes empathy, emotional intelligence, and trauma awareness through public programs, retreats, publications, and multimedia projects. It operates at the intersection of art, spirituality, and personal development, aiming to shift cultural norms toward deeper human connection and collective healing.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Healing the Collective
Emergent Artist Collective for Global Transformation, which aims to fund, support, and distribute art that promotes cultural healing and systemic change.
Healing the Community
Launched the Empath Popup in New York City, a free storefront offering empathy and human connection; plans to expand to other locations.
Healing the Human
Hosts embodied conversations, retreats, and events such as artist retreats at Kripalu and an upcoming online course "Emotions 101" to deepen emotional awareness.
Healing the Organization
Offers corporate empathy workshops integrating emotional intelligence into executive teams and company initiatives.
Healing the Story
Initiative to publish books and produce video projects by visionaries and creators focused on meditation, trauma, and personal healing, including David Sauvage's "The Simplest Meditation in the World."
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
    • Hosts healing retreats and events focused on empathy and emotional intelligence
      Organizes and hosts regular in-person and online events, including deep healing retreats in the Hudson Valley and artist retreats at Kripalu, to foster empathy, emotional intelligence, and alignment with sacred purpose. Also operated the Empath Popup, a free storefront in New York City dedicated to empathy and connection.
  • Published Narrative Projects 1 activity
    • Produces and distributes transformational media on cultural healing
      Creates and distributes books, guides, and other media designed to promote meditation, trauma healing, and emotional intelligence. Published the book "The Simplest Meditation in the World" and a corresponding guidebook for beginners.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Provides corporate empathy and emotional intelligence workshops
      Offers workshops for executive teams and companies that integrate healing practices and emotional intelligence to foster empathy and connection in corporate settings.
  • Artist Support Grants 1 activity
    • Supports and funds artists and creators aligned with healing-centered values
      Finances, supports, and distributes the work of artists and creators whose work advances healing-centered cultural values.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Develops and promotes a cultural movement centered on healing through art and events
      Organizes and promotes a broad cultural movement focused on healing by integrating art, events, and creative works to shift cultural norms around empathy and emotional well-being.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$71K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash
Investments
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Net assets$-1K
1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID SAUVAGE OFFICER 20 $39K
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • David Sauvage Partner — Collaborated on the creation and dissemination of a meditation guidebook.
  • Duncan Trussell Family Hour Partner — Hosted David's presentation of the organization's vision on its podcast.
  • Kripalu Partner — Collaborates with Kripalu to host an artist retreat focused on sacred purpose.
  • Kripalu Partner — Hosts artist retreats in partnership with the organization.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Accessible Inner Practice for Systemic Change
    methodology: accessible_meditation
    By teaching simple, accessible meditation without formal barriers, we support personal and systemic transformation because widespread emotional regulation and self-awareness are prerequisites for a culture of healing.
  • Collective and Intergenerational Healing as Cultural Practice
    methodology: collective_healing
    By normalizing trauma education, empathy, and sacred space-making, we foster collective healing because these practices rebuild cultural foundations necessary for emotional integration and mature relationality.
  • Cultural Transformation Through Media and Art
    methodology: cultural_transformation_through_media
    By producing and scaling transformational media and art, we catalyze cultural change because emotionally resonant content can shift collective values and norms toward healing, empathy, and planetary stewardship.
  • Emergent-Aligned Collaboration for Systemic Response
    methodology: emergent-alignment
    By clarifying intention and attuning to emerging needs, we advance change because sustainable transformation arises from aligned personal gifts meeting systemic demands with integrity.